Some 60 companies from Ghana are participating at the on-going 5th Abuja International Trade Fair, the Director in charge of the General Promotions Division of  Ghana Export Promotion Council, Mr. Gerald Nyarko- Mensah, said.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday that the companies were attending the fair under the auspices of the Ghana Export Promotion Council.

``We spread them over a total of 40 booths; some are sharing booths because the space is limited, even though we occupy the largest area in terms of square meters.

``We just have to make do with the limited space,‘‘ Mensah said.

He said the companies were in Nigeria to explore the business potential to the fullest.

``I am sure that not less than 100 companies will attend the next fair, he said.‘‘

Mensah said that Ghana spent about $1bn to buy made-in-Nigeria goods and services in its 2009 fiscal year.

The director-general stressed the need for a boost in trade and investment between the two countries.

``Nigerian business men should take advantage of the emerging business opportunities in Ghana.